Mattea Quiqley is the Randolph FFA Secretary. Mattea is a junior at Hastings High School and a part time PSEO student at Inver Hills. She has been in FFA for 5 years.
Mattea’s SAE is Goat Production. This is her tenth year of breeding and raising Boer goats. Mattea has expanded her knowledge of herd health and genetics since starting her SAE. She records feed, veterinary, and breeding costs as well. She also has learned about heat detection, vaccinations, hoof trimming, rations, and diseases.
One of Mattea’s favorite FFA memories was attending the National FFA Convention this past fall. She enjoyed going axe throwing, visiting the Indianapolis Zoo, attending sessions, and sparking friendships on the long bus rides to and from convention. During 2024-2025 Mattea served as one of the Region VIII Assistant Officers. Part of that role included facilitating Fall Leadership Day and Region Greenhand Camp. Outside of FFA, Mattea is involved in Cross Country, Track and Field, Riverside Company, and FCA at Hastings High School. She is also involved in 4-H, where she shows sheep, goats and dairy cattle. A piece of advice Mattea would give another FFA member is “Get comfortable being uncomfortable! FFA has so many things to offer, and sometimes, you need to take a step outside of your comfort zone to embrace new opportunities.”
